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Originally Posted by Bonburner
Saddest part is that other countries have proven that gov't funded healthcare is successful and provides better quality of life. And yet people harp random excuses about how they're different or whatever. But that's exactly the process of deciding if we should do something: test it in a small scale, if it works, scale it up. We know it works in smaller countries and big countries. So scale it up to the US.
True patriots that want to keep the US in the global lead understand that education is critical. If US falls behind in education (which it already has), other countries become the forefront of research (which we are already seeing, ie. Intel US fabs are third rate to Taiwanese TSMC and S. Korean Samsung). That's what leads to technological advantage, which leads to military and economic advantage. All these "patriots" shouting about retaining old tech and not investing into alternative sources of energy and advancing overall tech in the US are literally sabotaging the future of the US.
Side note: I'm still amused how internet isn't a public utility. It's used more as a utility than phones are these days. I've contacted patients over the internet more and more. I use my internet to pay bills and buy goods. All of which was, at one time, what phones provided. I don't know why this came up in my head.  |
1. Yeah, but what about Venezuela? Huh, huh? Besides, if a worker has health insurance, he may actually go see the doctor instead of coming to work sick. Then I'll lose money.
2. On a less idiotic and sarcastic note, I don't think Intel's downfall can be pinned on US education. Fabs ain't easy, and it doesn't take many missteps to fall behind. Plus Intel is a bit of an international company. Lots of smart, well-educated people. This could all flip in 5 years.
3. Agreed. 'Merica stoopid.
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69. Gads! You choose to live in Orange County? I got out of there as fast I could.